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Research Article

Efficacy of Selective Antenatal Screening for Hepatitis B Among Pregnant Women in Denmark: Is Selective Screening Still an Acceptable Strategy in a Low-endemicity Country?

Lise Jensen Paediatrics Hvidovre University Hospital Hvidovre
,
Carsten Heilmann Gynecology-Obstetrics Hvidovre University Hospital Hvidovre
,
Else Smith Clinical Research Unit Hvidovre University Hospital Hvidovre
,
Per Wantzin Paediatric Clinic II Rigshospitalet Copenhagen
,
Birgit Peitersen Paediatrics Hvidovre University Hospital Hvidovre
,
Tom Weber Department of Epidemiology Statens Serum Institut Copenhagen
&
Kim Krogsgaard Department of Clinical Immunology Hillerød Sygehus Copenhagen
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Pages 378-382 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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